| 1959 (Showa 34) |
Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art; studied under Professor Kitade Tojiro and Asakura Isokichi. |
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| 1960 (Showa 35) |
Exhibited and selected for the Contemporary Art Exhibition for the first time (subsequently exhibited continuously). |
| 1961 (Showa 36) |
Succeeded to the legacy of his grandfather and father. |
| 1962 (Showa 37) |
Presented a decorative plate to U.S. Ambassador to Japan Edwin O. Reischauer. |
| 1964 (Showa 39) |
Exhibited and selected for the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition for the first time. |
| 1967 (Showa 42) |
Exhibited and selected for both the Nitten and Contemporary Crafts Exhibitions for the first time (subsequently selected consecutively). |
| 1969 (Showa 44) |
Traveled to Europe; subsequently undertook multiple study trips abroad. |
| 1971 (Showa 46) |
Received the Minister of Labor Award. |
| 1972 (Showa 47) |
Featured on the NHK television program "Living in Kutani Ware." |
| 1976 (Showa 51) |
Work "Soshun" (Early Spring) purchased by H.I.H. Prince Tomohito of Mikasa. |
| 1979 (Showa 54) |
Became an Associate Member of the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Association / Crafted sake cups for the Prime Minister's official visit to China. |
| 1980 (Showa 55) |
Presented ceramic works to Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Hitachi. |
| 1981 (Showa 56) |
Created the ceramic wall mural "Mori no Uta" (Song of the Forest) for a hotel. |
| 1987 (Showa 62) |
Received the Prime Minister's Commendation. |
| 1988 (Showa 63) |
Presented a flower vase to Indian Ambassador Arjun Asrani. |
| 1993 (Heisei 5) |
Presented ceramic works to H.I.H. Prince Takahito of Mikasa. |
| 1994 (Heisei 6) |
Held a solo exhibition at Switzer Gallery / Delivered lectures at U.S. universities. |
| 1997 (Heisei 9) |
Appointed Visiting Professor at Gallaudet University. |
| 2002 (Heisei 14) |
Held a solo exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution. |
| 2003 (Heisei 15) |
Appointed Visiting Professor at Ratchasuda University. |
| 2005 (Heisei 17) |
Received the Edward Miner Gallaudet Award. |
Mitsui Tamekichi III - Mitsui Tamekichi III -
A Master Painter Transmitting Traditional Kutani to the Present Day
Inheriting the Ko-Kutani style of early Kutani and the refined techniques of the Yoshidaya kiln, Mitsui Tamekichi III captivates art lovers with works that possess a sophisticated, modern elegance while employing classic motifs such as landscapes, flora, and fauna. As a supreme master carrying on the legitimate lineage of Kutani ware, he has established an unwavering aesthetic vision.
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